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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,040.02 and 543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,040.02 and 543.82 is: 750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,040.02 = 543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,040.02 = 543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,040.02 × 543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 565,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,583.68/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.11

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