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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,037.40 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,037.40 and 530.70 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,037.40 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,037.40 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,037.40 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 550,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,548.18/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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