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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,042.56 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,042.56 and 598.48 is: 827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,042.56 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,042.56 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,042.56 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 623,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,951.31/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.52

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