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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,036.50 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,036.50 and 544.36 is: 751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,036.50 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,036.50 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,036.50 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 564,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,229.14/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.30

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