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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,139.94 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,139.94 and 613.44 is: 924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,139.94 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,139.94 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,139.94 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 699,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,284.79/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.98

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