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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.87, 1,042.61 and 545.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.87, 1,042.61 and 545.71 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.87 : 1,042.61 = 545.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.87/1,042.61 = 545.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.87x = 1,042.61 × 545.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.87x = 568,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,962.70/755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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