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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,039.50 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,039.50 and 544.06 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,039.50 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,039.50 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,039.50 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 565,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,550.37/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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