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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,036.92 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,036.92 and 515.90 is: 711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,036.92 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,036.92 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,036.92 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 534,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,947.03/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.37

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