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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,141.91 and 623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,141.91 and 623.89 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,141.91 = 623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,141.91 = 623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,141.91 × 623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 712,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,426.23/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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