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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.36, 1,034.10 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.36, 1,034.10 and 540.18 is: 744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.36 : 1,034.10 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.36/1,034.10 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.36x = 1,034.10 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.36x = 558,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,600.45/750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.44

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