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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,044.77 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,044.77 and 546.98 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,044.77 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,044.77 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,044.77 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 571,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,460.34/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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