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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,040.66 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,040.66 and 606.56 is: 837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,040.66 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,040.66 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,040.66 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 631,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,214.49/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.85

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