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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.99, 1,041.73 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.99, 1,041.73 and 545.80 is: 752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.99 : 1,041.73 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.99/1,041.73 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.99x = 1,041.73 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.99x = 568,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,576.23/755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.09

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