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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,044.96 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,044.96 and 608.88 is: 840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,044.96 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,044.96 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,044.96 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 636,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,255.24/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.81

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