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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,038.15 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,038.15 and 532.26 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,038.15 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,038.15 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,038.15 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 552,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,565.72/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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