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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,125.51 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,125.51 and 535.06 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,125.51 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,125.51 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,125.51 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 602,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,215.38/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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