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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,036.42 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,036.42 and 531.01 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,036.42 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,036.42 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,036.42 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 550,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,349.38/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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