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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,037.93 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,037.93 and 542.34 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,037.93 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,037.93 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,037.93 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 562,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,908.24/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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