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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.04, 1,128.75 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.04, 1,128.75 and 547.30 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.04 : 1,128.75 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.04/1,128.75 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.04x = 1,128.75 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.04x = 617,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,764.88/753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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