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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,037.03 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,037.03 and 538.70 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,037.03 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,037.03 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,037.03 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 558,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,640.18/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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