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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,036.80 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,036.80 and 530.76 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,036.80 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,036.80 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,036.80 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 550,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,291.97/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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