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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.83, 1,038.58 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.83, 1,038.58 and 531.97 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.83 : 1,038.58 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.83/1,038.58 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.83x = 1,038.58 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.83x = 552,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,493.40/752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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