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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,033.92 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,033.92 and 609.75 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,033.92 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,033.92 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,033.92 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 630,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,432.72/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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