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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,125.68 and 490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,125.68 and 490.91 is: 735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,125.68 = 490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,125.68 = 490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,125.68 × 490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 552,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,607.57/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.51

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