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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.17, 1,041.84 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.17, 1,041.84 and 597.84 is: 825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.17 : 1,041.84 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.17/1,041.84 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.17x = 1,041.84 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.17x = 622,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,853.63/754.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.88

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