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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,035.38 and 529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,035.38 and 529.81 is: 729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,035.38 = 529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,035.38 = 529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,035.38 × 529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 548,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,553.41/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.90

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