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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,041.24 and 533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,041.24 and 533.38 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,041.24 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,041.24 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,041.24 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 555,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,376.59/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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