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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.13, 1,038.75 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.13, 1,038.75 and 532.70 is: 733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,038.75 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,038.75 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,038.75 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 553,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,342.13/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.75

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