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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,041.77 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,041.77 and 607.80 is: 839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,041.77 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,041.77 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,041.77 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 633,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,184.77/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.21

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