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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.17, 1,124.82 and 545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.17, 1,124.82 and 545.57 is: 816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.17 : 1,124.82 = 545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.17/1,124.82 = 545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.17x = 1,124.82 × 545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.17x = 613,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,668.05/751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.95

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