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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,040.04 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,040.04 and 588.15 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,040.04 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,040.04 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,040.04 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 611,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,699.53/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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