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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,044.19 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,044.19 and 609.56 is: 841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,044.19 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,044.19 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,044.19 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 636,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,496.46/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.66

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