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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,042.86 and 546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,042.86 and 546.49 is: 754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,042.86 = 546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,042.86 = 546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,042.86 × 546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 569,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,912.56/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.23

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