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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.74, 1,043.50 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.74, 1,043.50 and 609.06 is: 840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.74 : 1,043.50 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.74/1,043.50 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.74x = 1,043.50 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.74x = 635,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,554.11/755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.97

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