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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,035.84 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,035.84 and 554.28 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,035.84 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,035.84 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,035.84 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 574,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,145.40/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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