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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.80, 1,128.27 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.80, 1,128.27 and 491.73 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.80 : 1,128.27 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.80/1,128.27 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.80x = 1,128.27 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.80x = 554,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,804.21/751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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