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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,127.28 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,127.28 and 559.28 is: 839.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,127.28 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,127.28 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,127.28 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 630,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,465.16/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.19

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