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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,123.20 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,123.20 and 543.60 is: 813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,123.20 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,123.20 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,123.20 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 610,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,571.52/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.92

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