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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,040.86 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,040.86 and 533.57 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,040.86 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,040.86 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,040.86 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 555,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,371.94/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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