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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,126.83 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,126.83 and 532.38 is: 798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,126.83 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,126.83 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,126.83 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 599,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,901.76/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.11

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