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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,039.31 and 533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,039.31 and 533.10 is: 734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,039.31 = 533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,039.31 = 533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,039.31 × 533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 554,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,059.39/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.30

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