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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,039.38 and 605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,039.38 and 605.08 is: 833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,039.38 = 605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,039.38 = 605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,039.38 × 605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 628,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,908.05/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.96

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