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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,040.13 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,040.13 and 532.82 is: 735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,040.13 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,040.13 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,040.13 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 554,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,196.87/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.06

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