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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.87, 1,045.33 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.87, 1,045.33 and 619.68 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.87 : 1,045.33 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.87/1,045.33 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.87x = 1,045.33 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.87x = 647,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,770.09/759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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