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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,044.79 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,044.79 and 534.22 is: 736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,044.79 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,044.79 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,044.79 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 558,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,143.77/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.77

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