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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,044.09 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,044.09 and 547.34 is: 754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,044.09 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,044.09 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,044.09 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 571,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,467.00/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.98

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