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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,039.89 and 543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,039.89 and 543.82 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,039.89 = 543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,039.89 = 543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,039.89 × 543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 565,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,512.98/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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