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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,129.04 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,129.04 and 536.80 is: 805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,129.04 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,129.04 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,129.04 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 606,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,068.67/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.94

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