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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,126.78 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,126.78 and 504.92 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,126.78 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,126.78 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,126.78 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 568,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,933.76/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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