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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,042.85 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,042.85 and 531.72 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,042.85 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,042.85 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,042.85 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 554,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,501.54/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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