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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,138.44 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,138.44 and 604.92 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,138.44 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,138.44 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,138.44 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 688,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,665.12/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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