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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.45 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.45 and 555.04 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.45 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.45 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.45 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 575,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,271.21/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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