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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,048.68 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,048.68 and 605.04 is: 834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,048.68 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,048.68 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,048.68 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 634,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,493.35/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.24

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