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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,036.53 and 604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,036.53 and 604.33 is: 834.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,036.53 = 604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,036.53 = 604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,036.53 × 604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 626,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,403.58/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.54

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