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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,125.62 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,125.62 and 556.66 is: 833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,125.62 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,125.62 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,125.62 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 626,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,588.32/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.85

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