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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,041.12 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,041.12 and 530.48 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,041.12 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,041.12 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,041.12 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 552,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,285.48/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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