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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,035.57 and 530.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,035.57 and 530.39 is: 730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,035.57 = 530.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,035.57 = 530.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,035.57 × 530.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 549,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,250.79/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.57

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