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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.30 and 539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.30 and 539.05 is: 743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.30 = 539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.30 = 539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.30 × 539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 558,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,614.92/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.76

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