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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.17, 1,137.69 and 604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.17, 1,137.69 and 604.41 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.17 : 1,137.69 = 604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.17/1,137.69 = 604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.17x = 1,137.69 × 604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.17x = 687,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,631.21/759.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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