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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,127.53 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,127.53 and 533.29 is: 799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,127.53 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,127.53 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,127.53 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 601,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,297.81/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.89

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