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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,127.10 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,127.10 and 534.50 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,127.10 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,127.10 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,127.10 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 602,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,434.95/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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