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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,139.76 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,139.76 and 606.06 is: 905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,139.76 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,139.76 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,139.76 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 690,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,762.95/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.09

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