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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,036.92 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,036.92 and 543.14 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,036.92 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,036.92 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,036.92 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 563,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,187.54/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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