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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,041.38 and 606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,041.38 and 606.37 is: 837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,041.38 = 606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,041.38 = 606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,041.38 × 606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 631,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,461.59/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.52

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