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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,035.60 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,035.60 and 530.56 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,035.60 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,035.60 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,035.60 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 549,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,447.94/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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