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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,041.69 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,041.69 and 534.22 is: 737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,041.69 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,041.69 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,041.69 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 556,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,491.63/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.00

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