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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.65, 1,048.50 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.65, 1,048.50 and 612 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.65 : 1,048.50 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.65/1,048.50 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.65x = 1,048.50 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.65x = 641,682
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,682/759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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