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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,036.53 and 610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,036.53 and 610.95 is: 843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,036.53 = 610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,036.53 = 610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,036.53 × 610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 633,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,268.00/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.29

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