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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,132.71 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,132.71 and 534.51 is: 802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,132.71 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,132.71 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,132.71 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 605,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,444.82/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.54

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