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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,039.55 and 544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,039.55 and 544.57 is: 751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,039.55 = 544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,039.55 = 544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,039.55 × 544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 566,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,102.42/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.12

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