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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,041.34 and 607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,041.34 and 607.06 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,041.34 = 607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,041.34 = 607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,041.34 × 607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 632,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,155.86/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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