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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.58, 1,043.57 and 616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.58, 1,043.57 and 616.70 is: 850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.58 : 1,043.57 = 616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.58/1,043.57 = 616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.58x = 1,043.57 × 616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.58x = 643,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,566.54/756.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.63

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