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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,046.02 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,046.02 and 611.16 is: 842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,046.02 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,046.02 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,046.02 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 639,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,285.58/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.14

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