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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.21, 1,040.22 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.21, 1,040.22 and 533.76 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.21 : 1,040.22 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.21/1,040.22 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.21x = 1,040.22 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.21x = 555,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,227.83/755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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