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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,139.99 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,139.99 and 614.90 is: 922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,139.99 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,139.99 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,139.99 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 700,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,971.08/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.58

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