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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,040.12 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,040.12 and 629.92 is: 867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,040.12 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,040.12 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,040.12 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 655,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,192.39/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.85

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