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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,129.79 and 533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,129.79 and 533.96 is: 799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,129.79 = 533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,129.79 = 533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,129.79 × 533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 603,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,262.67/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.51

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