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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,041.26 and 558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,041.26 and 558.54 is: 769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,041.26 = 558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,041.26 = 558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,041.26 × 558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 581,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,582.57/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.93

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