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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,042.28 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,042.28 and 615.78 is: 849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,042.28 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,042.28 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,042.28 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 641,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,813.96/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.34

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