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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.10, 1,041.12 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.10, 1,041.12 and 597.36 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.10 : 1,041.12 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.10/1,041.12 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.10x = 1,041.12 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.10x = 621,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,923.44/754.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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