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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,041.12 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,041.12 and 606.96 is: 838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,041.12 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,041.12 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,041.12 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 631,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,918.20/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.27

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