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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,126.04 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,126.04 and 534.80 is: 802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,126.04 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,126.04 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,126.04 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 602,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,206.19/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.94

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