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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,138.80 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,138.80 and 605.16 is: 906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,138.80 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,138.80 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,138.80 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 689,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,156.21/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.87

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