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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,036.08 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,036.08 and 529.83 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,036.08 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,036.08 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,036.08 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 548,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,946.27/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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