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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.65, 1,036.59 and 605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.65, 1,036.59 and 605.96 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.65 : 1,036.59 = 605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.65/1,036.59 = 605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.65x = 1,036.59 × 605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.65x = 628,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,132.08/753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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