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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,125.77 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,125.77 and 507.15 is: 760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,125.77 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,125.77 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,125.77 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 570,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,931.72/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.54

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