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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,125.45 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,125.45 and 533.64 is: 799.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,125.45 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,125.45 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,125.45 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 600,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,585.14/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.56

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