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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,044.18 and 611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,044.18 and 611.46 is: 841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,044.18 = 611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,044.18 = 611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,044.18 × 611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 638,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,474.30/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.04

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