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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,135.78 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,135.78 and 621.12 is: 930.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,135.78 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,135.78 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,135.78 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 705,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,455.67/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.67

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