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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.17, 1,041.20 and 576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.17, 1,041.20 and 576.80 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.17 : 1,041.20 = 576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.17/1,041.20 = 576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.17x = 1,041.20 × 576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.17x = 600,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,564.16/754.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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