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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,040.80 and 545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,040.80 and 545.09 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,040.80 = 545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,040.80 = 545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,040.80 × 545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 567,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,329.67/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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