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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,036.56 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,036.56 and 604.18 is: 833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,036.56 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,036.56 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,036.56 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 626,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,268.82/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.25

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