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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,042.77 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,042.77 and 545.82 is: 752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,042.77 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,042.77 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,042.77 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 569,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,164.72/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.86

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