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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,125.89 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,125.89 and 507.65 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,125.89 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,125.89 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,125.89 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 571,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,555.52/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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