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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,036.68 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,036.68 and 544.16 is: 750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,036.68 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,036.68 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,036.68 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 564,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,119.79/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.64

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