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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,038.42 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,038.42 and 543.08 is: 748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,038.42 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,038.42 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,038.42 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 563,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,945.13/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.97

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