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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,039.47 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,039.47 and 543.84 is: 750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,039.47 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,039.47 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,039.47 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 565,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,305.36/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.38

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