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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,138.74 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,138.74 and 606.36 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,138.74 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,138.74 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,138.74 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 690,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,486.39/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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