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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,137.57 and 605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,137.57 and 605.08 is: 907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,137.57 = 605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,137.57 = 605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,137.57 × 605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 688,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,320.86/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.01

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