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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.65, 1,039.35 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.65, 1,039.35 and 607.96 is: 836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.65 : 1,039.35 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.65/1,039.35 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.65x = 1,039.35 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.65x = 631,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,883.23/755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.21

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