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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,126.07 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,126.07 and 492.72 is: 738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,126.07 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,126.07 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,126.07 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 554,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,834.75/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.69

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