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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,054.04 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,054.04 and 608.02 is: 838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,054.04 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,054.04 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,054.04 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 640,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,877.40/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.01

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