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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,048.80 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,048.80 and 620.06 is: 855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,048.80 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,048.80 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,048.80 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 650,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,315.47/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.47

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