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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,037.13 and 531.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,037.13 and 531.21 is: 732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,037.13 = 531.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,037.13 = 531.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,037.13 × 531.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 550,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,933.83/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.50

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