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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,124.55 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,124.55 and 530.45 is: 794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,124.55 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,124.55 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,124.55 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 596,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,516.14/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.28

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