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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,138.44 and 604.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,138.44 and 604.91 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,138.44 = 604.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,138.44 = 604.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,138.44 × 604.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 688,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,653.74/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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