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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,035.84 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,035.84 and 529.68 is: 730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,035.84 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,035.84 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,035.84 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 548,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,663.73/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.21

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