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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,039.07 and 613.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,039.07 and 613.43 is: 845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,039.07 = 613.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,039.07 = 613.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,039.07 × 613.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 637,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,388.45/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.83

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