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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,035.89 and 542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,035.89 and 542.38 is: 747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,035.89 = 542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,035.89 = 542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,035.89 × 542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 561,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,840.72/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.92

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