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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,043.62 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,043.62 and 535.32 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,043.62 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,043.62 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,043.62 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 558,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,670.66/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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