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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,136.90 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,136.90 and 624.71 is: 932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,136.90 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,136.90 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,136.90 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 710,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,237.20/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.80

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