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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,038.10 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,038.10 and 531.26 is: 733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,038.10 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,038.10 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,038.10 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 551,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,501.01/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.16

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