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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,042.24 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,042.24 and 534.58 is: 737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,042.24 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,042.24 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,042.24 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 557,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,152.78/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.46

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