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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,033.43 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,033.43 and 553.25 is: 762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,033.43 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,033.43 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,033.43 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 571,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,744.96/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.24

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