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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.32, 1,042.32 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.32, 1,042.32 and 534.76 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.32 : 1,042.32 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.32/1,042.32 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.32x = 1,042.32 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.32x = 557,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,391.04/755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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