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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.15, 1,045.56 and 612.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.15, 1,045.56 and 612.46 is: 842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.15 : 1,045.56 = 612.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.15/1,045.56 = 612.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.15x = 1,045.56 × 612.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.15x = 640,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,363.68/760.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.42

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