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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,040.07 and 606.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,040.07 and 606.85 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,040.07 = 606.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,040.07 = 606.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,040.07 × 606.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 631,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,166.16/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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