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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,124.98 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,124.98 and 507.40 is: 759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,124.98 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,124.98 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,124.98 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 570,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,806.69/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.70

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