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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.89, 1,140.57 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.89, 1,140.57 and 607.08 is: 910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.89 : 1,140.57 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.89/1,140.57 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.89x = 1,140.57 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.89x = 692,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,417.24/760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.01

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