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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.46, 1,137 and 605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.46, 1,137 and 605.18 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.46 : 1,137 = 605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.46/1,137 = 605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.46x = 1,137 × 605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.46x = 688,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,089.66/757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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