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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,041.48 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,041.48 and 545.49 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,041.48 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,041.48 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,041.48 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 568,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,116.93/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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