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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,127.75 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,127.75 and 567.12 is: 851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,127.75 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,127.75 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,127.75 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 639,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,566.74/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.33

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