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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,042.47 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,042.47 and 606.81 is: 834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,042.47 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,042.47 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,042.47 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 632,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,578.17/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.45

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