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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.49, 1,126.26 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.49, 1,126.26 and 543.96 is: 815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.49 : 1,126.26 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.49/1,126.26 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.49x = 1,126.26 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.49x = 612,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,634.13/751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.22

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