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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,040.31 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,040.31 and 533.22 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,040.31 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,040.31 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,040.31 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 554,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,714.10/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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