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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,127.00 and 545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,127.00 and 545.15 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,127.00 = 545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,127.00 = 545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,127.00 × 545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 614,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,375.69/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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