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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,043.56 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,043.56 and 535.78 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,043.56 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,043.56 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,043.56 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 559,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,118.58/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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