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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.69, 1,126.72 and 547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.69, 1,126.72 and 547.21 is: 820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.69 : 1,126.72 = 547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.69/1,126.72 = 547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.69x = 1,126.72 × 547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.69x = 616,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,552.45/751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.22

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