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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,041.21 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,041.21 and 580.38 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,041.21 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,041.21 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,041.21 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 604,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,297.46/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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