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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,040.92 and 545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,040.92 and 545.57 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,040.92 = 545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,040.92 = 545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,040.92 × 545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 567,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,894.72/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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