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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,040.04 and 532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,040.04 and 532.62 is: 735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,040.04 = 532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,040.04 = 532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,040.04 × 532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 553,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,946.10/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.71

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