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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,130.40 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,130.40 and 537.60 is: 807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,130.40 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,130.40 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,130.40 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 607,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,703.04/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.17

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