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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.85, 1,133.96 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.85, 1,133.96 and 610.92 is: 916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.85 : 1,133.96 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.85/1,133.96 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.85x = 1,133.96 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.85x = 692,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,758.84/755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.53

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