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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,125.95 and 531.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,125.95 and 531.93 is: 797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,125.95 = 531.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,125.95 = 531.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,125.95 × 531.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 598,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,923.92/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.90

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