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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.03, 1,039.19 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.03, 1,039.19 and 532.63 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.03 : 1,039.19 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.03/1,039.19 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.03x = 1,039.19 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.03x = 553,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,503.77/754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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