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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,130.94 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,130.94 and 550.01 is: 824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,130.94 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,130.94 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,130.94 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 622,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,028.31/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.40

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