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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,037.88 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,037.88 and 542.34 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,037.88 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,037.88 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,037.88 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 562,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,883.84/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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