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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,126.83 and 605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,126.83 and 605.60 is: 906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,126.83 = 605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,126.83 = 605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,126.83 × 605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 682,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,405.22/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.80

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