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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,036.58 and 605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,036.58 and 605.96 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,036.58 = 605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,036.58 = 605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,036.58 × 605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 628,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,126.02/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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