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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,145.98 and 617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,145.98 and 617.44 is: 931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,145.98 = 617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,145.98 = 617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,145.98 × 617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 707,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,573.89/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.02

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