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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,040.40 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,040.40 and 554.40 is: 764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,040.40 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,040.40 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,040.40 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 576,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,797.76/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.50

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