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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,041.89 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,041.89 and 577.31 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,041.89 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,041.89 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,041.89 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 601,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,485.42/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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