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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,039.19 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,039.19 and 533.01 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,039.19 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,039.19 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,039.19 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 553,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,896.00/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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