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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,037.94 and 605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,037.94 and 605.18 is: 834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,037.94 = 605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,037.94 = 605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,037.94 × 605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 628,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,140.53/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.63

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