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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,042.75 and 534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,042.75 and 534.95 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,042.75 = 534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,042.75 = 534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,042.75 × 534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 557,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,819.11/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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