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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,037.33 and 552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,037.33 and 552.27 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,037.33 = 552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,037.33 = 552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,037.33 × 552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 572,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,887.16/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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