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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,136.50 and 615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,136.50 and 615.67 is: 920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,136.50 = 615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,136.50 = 615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,136.50 × 615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 699,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,704.57/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.85

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