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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,038.81 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,038.81 and 543.56 is: 750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,038.81 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,038.81 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,038.81 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 564,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,655.56/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.19

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