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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,137.24 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,137.24 and 605.36 is: 908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,137.24 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,137.24 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,137.24 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 688,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,439.61/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.71

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