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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,139.55 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,139.55 and 629.04 is: 945.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,139.55 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,139.55 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,139.55 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 716,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,822.53/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.44

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