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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,037.81 and 557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,037.81 and 557.15 is: 766.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,037.81 = 557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,037.81 = 557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,037.81 × 557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 578,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,212.05/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.88

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