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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,135.13 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,135.13 and 606.06 is: 905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,135.13 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,135.13 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,135.13 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 687,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,953.86/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.38

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