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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,054.24 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,054.24 and 605.12 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,054.24 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,054.24 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,054.24 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 637,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,941.71/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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