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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,036.89 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,036.89 and 530.21 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,036.89 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,036.89 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,036.89 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 549,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,769.45/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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