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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,036.28 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,036.28 and 541.84 is: 746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,036.28 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,036.28 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,036.28 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 561,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,497.96/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.91

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