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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,137.58 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,137.58 and 605.44 is: 907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,137.58 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,137.58 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,137.58 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 688,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,736.44/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.02

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