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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,130.21 and 534.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,130.21 and 534.37 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,130.21 = 534.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,130.21 = 534.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,130.21 × 534.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 603,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,944.82/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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