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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,036.32 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,036.32 and 605.88 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,036.32 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,036.32 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,036.32 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 627,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,885.56/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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