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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,038.40 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,038.40 and 543.24 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,038.40 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,038.40 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,038.40 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 564,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,099.06/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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