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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.31, 1,040.38 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.31, 1,040.38 and 533.32 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.31 : 1,040.38 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.31/1,040.38 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.31x = 1,040.38 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.31x = 554,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,851.53/754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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