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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,041.12 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,041.12 and 609 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,041.12 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,041.12 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,041.12 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 634,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,042.08/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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