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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,038.06 and 544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,038.06 and 544.28 is: 750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,038.06 = 544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,038.06 = 544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,038.06 × 544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 564,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,990.11/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.60

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