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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,036.82 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,036.82 and 542.04 is: 747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,036.82 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,036.82 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,036.82 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 561,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,997.91/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.30

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