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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,040.09 and 533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,040.09 and 533.95 is: 736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,040.09 = 533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,040.09 = 533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,040.09 × 533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 555,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,357.39/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.55

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