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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,036.65 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,036.65 and 530.32 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,036.65 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,036.65 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,036.65 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 549,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,756.23/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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