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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,044.57 and 609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,044.57 and 609.46 is: 841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,044.57 = 609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,044.57 = 609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,044.57 × 609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 636,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,623.63/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.72

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