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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.49, 1,041.31 and 531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.49, 1,041.31 and 531.50 is: 732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.49 : 1,041.31 = 531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.49/1,041.31 = 531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.49x = 1,041.31 × 531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.49x = 553,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,448.73/755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.57

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