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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,035.02 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,035.02 and 554.02 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,035.02 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,035.02 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,035.02 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 573,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,421.78/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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