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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,142.44 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,142.44 and 624.24 is: 940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,142.44 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,142.44 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,142.44 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 713,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,156.75/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.62

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