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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,044.42 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,044.42 and 604.60 is: 830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.12 : 1,044.42 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.12/1,044.42 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.12x = 1,044.42 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.12x = 631,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,456.33/760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.73

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