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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.57, 1,041 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.57, 1,041 and 533.44 is: 735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.57 : 1,041 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.57/1,041 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.57x = 1,041 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.57x = 555,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,311.04/754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.93

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