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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,127.16 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,127.16 and 507.84 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,127.16 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,127.16 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,127.16 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 572,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,416.93/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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