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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,040.04 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,040.04 and 614.70 is: 846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,040.04 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,040.04 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,040.04 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 639,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,312.59/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.66

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