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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,035.18 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,035.18 and 553.80 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,035.18 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,035.18 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,035.18 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 573,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,282.68/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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