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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,125.30 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,125.30 and 374.83 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,125.30 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,125.30 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,125.30 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 421,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,793.39/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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