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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,036.53 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,036.53 and 543.15 is: 749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,036.53 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,036.53 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,036.53 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 562,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,991.27/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.02

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