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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,035.44 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,035.44 and 530.28 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,035.44 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,035.44 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,035.44 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 549,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,074.45/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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