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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,042.73 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,042.73 and 591.08 is: 816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,042.73 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,042.73 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,042.73 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 616,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,328.68/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.55

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