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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,044.54 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,044.54 and 534.04 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,044.54 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,044.54 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,044.54 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 557,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,826.14/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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