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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,038.99 and 543.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,038.99 and 543.67 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,038.99 = 543.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,038.99 = 543.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,038.99 × 543.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 564,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,867.69/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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