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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,048.07 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,048.07 and 611.93 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,048.07 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,048.07 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,048.07 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 641,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,345.48/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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