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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,041.81 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,041.81 and 597.78 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,041.81 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,041.81 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,041.81 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 622,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,773.18/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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