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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,037.58 and 604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,037.58 and 604.05 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,037.58 = 604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,037.58 = 604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,037.58 × 604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 626,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,750.20/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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