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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,138.31 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,138.31 and 613.17 is: 919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,138.31 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,138.31 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,138.31 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 697,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,977.54/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.31

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