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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,041.93 and 608.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,041.93 and 608.69 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,041.93 = 608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,041.93 = 608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,041.93 × 608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 634,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,214.98/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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