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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,055.68 and 608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,055.68 and 608.27 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,055.68 = 608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,055.68 = 608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,055.68 × 608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 642,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,131.67/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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