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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,040.90 and 683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,040.90 and 683.42 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,040.90 = 683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,040.90 = 683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,040.90 × 683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 711,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,363.26/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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