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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,037.44 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,037.44 and 531.38 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,037.44 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,037.44 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,037.44 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 551,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,274.87/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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