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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,045.86 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,045.86 and 610.92 is: 842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,045.86 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,045.86 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,045.86 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 638,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,936.79/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.35

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