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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.31, 1,048.43 and 612.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.31, 1,048.43 and 612.61 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.31 : 1,048.43 = 612.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.31/1,048.43 = 612.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.31x = 1,048.43 × 612.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.31x = 642,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,277.61/759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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