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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,036.71 and 530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,036.71 and 530.51 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,036.71 = 530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,036.71 = 530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,036.71 × 530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 549,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,979.84/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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