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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.25, 1,040.82 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.25, 1,040.82 and 545.06 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.25 : 1,040.82 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.25/1,040.82 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.25x = 1,040.82 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.25x = 567,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,304.15/755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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