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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,127.57 and 507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,127.57 and 507.45 is: 761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,127.57 = 507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,127.57 = 507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,127.57 × 507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 572,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,185.40/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.42

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