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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.22, 1,140.62 and 606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.22, 1,140.62 and 606.33 is: 908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.22 : 1,140.62 = 606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.22/1,140.62 = 606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.22x = 1,140.62 × 606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.22x = 691,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,589.09/761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.53

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