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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,125.32 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,125.32 and 543.78 is: 815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,125.32 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,125.32 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,125.32 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 611,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,923.79/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.69

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