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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,043.34 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,043.34 and 535.32 is: 739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,043.34 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,043.34 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,043.34 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 558,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,520.77/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.37

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