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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,054.37 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,054.37 and 607.93 is: 838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,054.37 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,054.37 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,054.37 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 640,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,977.88/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.12

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