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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,040.33 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,040.33 and 543.69 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,040.33 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,040.33 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,040.33 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 565,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,617.02/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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