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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,042.38 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,042.38 and 553.38 is: 763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,042.38 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,042.38 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,042.38 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 576,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,832.24/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.85

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