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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,139.37 and 616.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,139.37 and 616.21 is: 924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,139.37 = 616.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,139.37 = 616.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,139.37 × 616.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 702,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,091.19/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.32

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