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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,135.62 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,135.62 and 604.20 is: 904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,135.62 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,135.62 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,135.62 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 686,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,141.60/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.01

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