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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,123.80 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,123.80 and 557.20 is: 833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,123.80 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,123.80 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,123.80 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 626,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,181.36/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.13

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