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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,124.69 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,124.69 and 530.21 is: 794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,124.69 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,124.69 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,124.69 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 596,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,321.88/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.80

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