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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,044.54 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,044.54 and 533.58 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,044.54 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,044.54 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,044.54 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 557,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,345.65/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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