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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,130.22 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,130.22 and 533.49 is: 801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,130.22 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,130.22 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,130.22 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 602,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,958.15/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.46

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