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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,123.68 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,123.68 and 534.16 is: 800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,123.68 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,123.68 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,123.68 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 600,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,224.91/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.13

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