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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,139.22 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,139.22 and 605.82 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,139.22 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,139.22 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,139.22 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 690,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,162.26/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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