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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,039.07 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,039.07 and 543.15 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,039.07 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,039.07 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,039.07 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 564,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,372.23/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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