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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,040.08 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,040.08 and 577.48 is: 796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,040.08 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,040.08 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,040.08 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 600,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,625.40/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.14

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