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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,035.38 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,035.38 and 540.81 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,035.38 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,035.38 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,035.38 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 559,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,945.21/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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