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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,042.97 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,042.97 and 535.23 is: 737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,042.97 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,042.97 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,042.97 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 558,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,226.16/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.78

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