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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,041.26 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,041.26 and 559.65 is: 770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,041.26 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,041.26 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,041.26 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 582,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,741.16/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.33

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