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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,044.90 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,044.90 and 534.60 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,044.90 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,044.90 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,044.90 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 558,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,603.54/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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