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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,130.86 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,130.86 and 534.28 is: 800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,130.86 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,130.86 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,130.86 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 604,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,188.82/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.53

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