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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,036.14 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,036.14 and 530.10 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,036.14 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,036.14 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,036.14 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 549,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,257.81/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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