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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,038.74 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,038.74 and 544.80 is: 751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,038.74 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,038.74 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,038.74 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 565,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,905.55/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.30

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