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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,036.44 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,036.44 and 552.30 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,036.44 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,036.44 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,036.44 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 572,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,425.81/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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