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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.93, 1,129.53 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.93, 1,129.53 and 556.77 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.93 : 1,129.53 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.93/1,129.53 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.93x = 1,129.53 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.93x = 628,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,888.42/753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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