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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,036.06 and 530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,036.06 and 530.23 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,036.06 = 530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,036.06 = 530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,036.06 × 530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 549,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,350.09/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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