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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,043.99 and 546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,043.99 and 546.71 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,043.99 = 546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,043.99 = 546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,043.99 × 546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 570,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,759.77/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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