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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,054.71 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,054.71 and 608.18 is: 838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,054.71 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,054.71 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,054.71 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 641,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,448.25/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.46

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