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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.51, 1,127.27 and 559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.51, 1,127.27 and 559.27 is: 838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.51 : 1,127.27 = 559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.51/1,127.27 = 559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.51x = 1,127.27 × 559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.51x = 630,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,445.50/751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.91

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