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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.46, 1,044.79 and 605.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.46, 1,044.79 and 605.57 is: 836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.46 : 1,044.79 = 605.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.46/1,044.79 = 605.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.46x = 1,044.79 × 605.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.46x = 632,688.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,688.26/756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.39

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