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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,034.64 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,034.64 and 554.16 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,034.64 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,034.64 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,034.64 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 573,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,356.10/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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