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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.76 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.76 and 530.88 is: 732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.76 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.76 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.76 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 550,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,926.03/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.69

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