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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,036.23 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,036.23 and 542.34 is: 747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,036.23 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,036.23 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,036.23 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 561,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,988.98/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.60

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