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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.12, 1,045.79 and 605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.12, 1,045.79 and 605.60 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.12 : 1,045.79 = 605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.12/1,045.79 = 605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.12x = 1,045.79 × 605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.12x = 633,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,330.42/761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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