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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,040.51 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,040.51 and 530.04 is: 730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,040.51 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,040.51 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,040.51 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 551,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,511.29/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.69

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