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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,043.76 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,043.76 and 535.20 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,043.76 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,043.76 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,043.76 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 558,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,620.35/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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