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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.94, 1,039.60 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.94, 1,039.60 and 532.51 is: 734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.94 : 1,039.60 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.94/1,039.60 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.94x = 1,039.60 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.94x = 553,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,597.40/753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.27

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