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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,122.78 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,122.78 and 534.28 is: 799.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,122.78 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,122.78 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,122.78 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 599,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,878.90/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.54

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