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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,044.80 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,044.80 and 536.48 is: 740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,044.80 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,044.80 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,044.80 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 560,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,514.30/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.11

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