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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.86, 1,141.50 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.86, 1,141.50 and 608.18 is: 912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.86 : 1,141.50 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.86/1,141.50 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.86x = 1,141.50 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.86x = 694,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,237.47/760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.44

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