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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.87, 1,040.16 and 606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.87, 1,040.16 and 606.91 is: 836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.87 : 1,040.16 = 606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.87/1,040.16 = 606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.87x = 1,040.16 × 606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.87x = 631,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,283.51/754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.28

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