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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.15, 1,039.65 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.15, 1,039.65 and 554.63 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.15 : 1,039.65 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.15/1,039.65 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.15x = 1,039.65 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.15x = 576,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,613.11/754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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