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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,037.54 and 604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,037.54 and 604.31 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,037.54 = 604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,037.54 = 604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,037.54 × 604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 626,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,992.12/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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