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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,044.22 and 547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,044.22 and 547.29 is: 755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,044.22 = 547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,044.22 = 547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,044.22 × 547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 571,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,491.16/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.14

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