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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.51, 1,041.41 and 604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.51, 1,041.41 and 604.55 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.51 : 1,041.41 = 604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.51/1,041.41 = 604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.51x = 1,041.41 × 604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.51x = 629,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,584.42/754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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