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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.19, 1,038.36 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.19, 1,038.36 and 553.02 is: 763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.19 : 1,038.36 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.19/1,038.36 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.19x = 1,038.36 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.19x = 574,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,235.92/752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.42

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