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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,041.51 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,041.51 and 547.50 is: 755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,041.51 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,041.51 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,041.51 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 570,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,226.73/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.65

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