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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,035.41 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,035.41 and 554.29 is: 765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,035.41 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,035.41 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,035.41 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 573,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,917.41/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.02

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