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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,125.12 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,125.12 and 558.20 is: 836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,125.12 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,125.12 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,125.12 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 628,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,041.98/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.50

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