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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,042.35 and 601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,042.35 and 601.34 is: 830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,042.35 = 601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,042.35 = 601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,042.35 × 601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 626,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,806.75/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.54

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