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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,043.04 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,043.04 and 546.40 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,043.04 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,043.04 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,043.04 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 569,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,917.06/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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