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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,047.94 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,047.94 and 620.33 is: 854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,047.94 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,047.94 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,047.94 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 650,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,061.83/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.83

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