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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,040.11 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,040.11 and 533.61 is: 735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,040.11 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,040.11 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,040.11 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 555,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,011.76/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.37

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