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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,040.40 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,040.40 and 578.24 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,040.40 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,040.40 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,040.40 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 601,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,600.90/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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