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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,038.59 and 531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,038.59 and 531.69 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,038.59 = 531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,038.59 = 531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,038.59 × 531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 552,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,205.26/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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