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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,042.16 and 535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,042.16 and 535.45 is: 738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,042.16 = 535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,042.16 = 535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,042.16 × 535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 558,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,024.57/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.62

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