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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,040.30 and 606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,040.30 and 606.31 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,040.30 = 606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,040.30 = 606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,040.30 × 606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 630,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,744.29/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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