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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,132.46 and 609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,132.46 and 609.92 is: 915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,132.46 = 609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,132.46 = 609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,132.46 × 609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 690,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,707.28/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.02

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