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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,040.94 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,040.94 and 607.12 is: 837.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,040.94 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,040.94 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,040.94 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 631,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,970.61/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.34

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