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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.71, 1,047.53 and 619.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.71, 1,047.53 and 619.39 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.71 : 1,047.53 = 619.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.71/1,047.53 = 619.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.71x = 1,047.53 × 619.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.71x = 648,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,831.16/759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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