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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,128.31 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,128.31 and 606.47 is: 908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,128.31 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,128.31 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,128.31 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 684,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,280.52/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.11

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