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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,035.99 and 543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,035.99 and 543.99 is: 750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,035.99 = 543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,035.99 = 543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,035.99 × 543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 563,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,560.30/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.79

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