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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.41 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.41 and 578.04 is: 797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.41 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.41 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.41 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 600,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,820.56/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.90

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