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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.61, 1,040.01 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.61, 1,040.01 and 532.63 is: 735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.61 : 1,040.01 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.61/1,040.01 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.61x = 1,040.01 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.61x = 553,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,940.53/753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.05

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