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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,135.84 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,135.84 and 611.20 is: 915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,135.84 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,135.84 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,135.84 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 694,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,225.41/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.53

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