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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.61, 1,124.70 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.61, 1,124.70 and 533.17 is: 798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.61 : 1,124.70 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.61/1,124.70 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.61x = 1,124.70 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.61x = 599,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,656.30/750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.89

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