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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,042.68 and 546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,042.68 and 546.49 is: 753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,042.68 = 546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,042.68 = 546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,042.68 × 546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 569,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,814.19/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.04

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