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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,039.56 and 557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,039.56 and 557.18 is: 768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,039.56 = 557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,039.56 = 557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,039.56 × 557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 579,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,216.84/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.19

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