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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,039.37 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,039.37 and 532.22 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,039.37 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,039.37 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,039.37 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 553,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,165.64/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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