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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,043.31 and 535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,043.31 and 535.35 is: 738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,043.31 = 535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,043.31 = 535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,043.31 × 535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 558,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,541.93/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.54

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