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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.18, 1,036.56 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.18, 1,036.56 and 554.80 is: 765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.18 : 1,036.56 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.18/1,036.56 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.18x = 1,036.56 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.18x = 575,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,083.49/751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.57

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