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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.65, 1,037.97 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.65, 1,037.97 and 606.96 is: 834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.65 : 1,037.97 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.65/1,037.97 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.65x = 1,037.97 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.65x = 630,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,006.27/754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.83

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