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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.67, 1,036.22 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.67, 1,036.22 and 529.93 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.67 : 1,036.22 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.67/1,036.22 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.67x = 1,036.22 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.67x = 549,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,124.06/751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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