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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.85, 1,042.54 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.85, 1,042.54 and 615.96 is: 849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.85 : 1,042.54 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.85/1,042.54 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.85x = 1,042.54 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.85x = 642,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,168.77/755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.60

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