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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,040.50 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,040.50 and 533.23 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,040.50 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,040.50 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,040.50 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 554,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,826.73/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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