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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,034.34 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,034.34 and 540.02 is: 744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,034.34 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,034.34 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,034.34 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 558,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,564.29/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.57

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