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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,042.74 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,042.74 and 535.28 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,042.74 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,042.74 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,042.74 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 558,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,152.65/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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