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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,038.92 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,038.92 and 532.20 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,038.92 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,038.92 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,038.92 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 552,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,913.22/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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