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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,035.40 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,035.40 and 610.80 is: 842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,035.40 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,035.40 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,035.40 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 632,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,422.32/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.47

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