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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,040.04 and 587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,040.04 and 587.76 is: 810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,040.04 = 587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,040.04 = 587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,040.04 × 587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 611,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,293.91/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.65

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