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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,044.68 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,044.68 and 547.62 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,044.68 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,044.68 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,044.68 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 572,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,087.66/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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