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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,127.24 and 491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,127.24 and 491.03 is: 736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,127.24 = 491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,127.24 = 491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,127.24 × 491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 553,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,506.20/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.92

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