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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,040.64 and 597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,040.64 and 597.08 is: 823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,040.64 = 597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,040.64 = 597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,040.64 × 597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 621,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,345.33/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.24

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