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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,125.06 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,125.06 and 534.12 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,125.06 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,125.06 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,125.06 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 600,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,917.05/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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