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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,040.52 and 613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,040.52 and 613.64 is: 847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,040.52 = 613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,040.52 = 613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,040.52 × 613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 638,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,504.69/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.59

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