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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,040.36 and 579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,040.36 and 579.18 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,040.36 = 579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,040.36 = 579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,040.36 × 579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 602,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,555.70/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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