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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,051.71 and 606.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,051.71 and 606.00 is: 835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,051.71 = 606.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,051.71 = 606.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,051.71 × 606.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 637,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,330.04/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.47

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