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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,039.34 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,039.34 and 607.96 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,039.34 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,039.34 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,039.34 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 631,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,877.15/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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