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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.34, 1,139.08 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.34, 1,139.08 and 606.44 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.34 : 1,139.08 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.34/1,139.08 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.34x = 1,139.08 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.34x = 690,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,783.68/760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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