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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.87, 1,039.96 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.87, 1,039.96 and 606.06 is: 837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.87 : 1,039.96 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.87/1,039.96 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.87x = 1,039.96 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.87x = 630,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,278.16/752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.17

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