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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,133.66 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,133.66 and 535.79 is: 804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,133.66 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,133.66 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,133.66 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 607,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,407.87/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.92

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