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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,038.06 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,038.06 and 531.20 is: 733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,038.06 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,038.06 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,038.06 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 551,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,417.47/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.50

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