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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,038 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,038 and 604.08 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,038 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,038 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,038 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 627,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,035.04/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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