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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,127.45 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,127.45 and 577.80 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,127.45 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,127.45 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,127.45 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 651,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,442.05/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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