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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,040.20 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,040.20 and 606.52 is: 836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,040.20 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,040.20 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,040.20 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 630,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,902.10/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.61

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