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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.57, 1,038.24 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.57, 1,038.24 and 531.44 is: 733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.57 : 1,038.24 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.57/1,038.24 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.57x = 1,038.24 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.57x = 551,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,762.27/752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.17

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