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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,127.62 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,127.62 and 531.92 is: 798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,127.62 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,127.62 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,127.62 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 599,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,803.63/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.21

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