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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,039.67 and 544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,039.67 and 544.15 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,039.67 = 544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,039.67 = 544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,039.67 × 544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 565,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,737.05/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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