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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,041.33 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,041.33 and 547.86 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,041.33 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,041.33 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,041.33 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 570,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,503.05/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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