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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.19, 1,041.99 and 545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.19, 1,041.99 and 545.99 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.19 : 1,041.99 = 545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.19/1,041.99 = 545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.19x = 1,041.99 × 545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.19x = 568,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,916.12/756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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