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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,039.56 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,039.56 and 606.47 is: 835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,039.56 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,039.56 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,039.56 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 630,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,462.28/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.68

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