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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,141.80 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,141.80 and 623.58 is: 937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,141.80 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,141.80 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,141.80 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 712,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,003.64/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.44

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