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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,039.44 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,039.44 and 533.20 is: 734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,039.44 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,039.44 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,039.44 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 554,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,229.41/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.44

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