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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,127.52 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,127.52 and 495.12 is: 742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,127.52 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,127.52 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,127.52 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 558,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,257.70/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.68

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