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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,041.08 and 557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,041.08 and 557.24 is: 769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.07 : 1,041.08 = 557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.07/1,041.08 = 557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.07x = 1,041.08 × 557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.07x = 580,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,123.43/754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.33

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