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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,036.17 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,036.17 and 541.68 is: 746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,036.17 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,036.17 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,036.17 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 561,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,272.57/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.51

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