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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,140.48 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,140.48 and 607.68 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,140.48 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,140.48 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,140.48 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 693,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,046.89/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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