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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,125.77 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,125.77 and 531.27 is: 795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,125.77 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,125.77 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,125.77 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 598,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,085.17/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.50

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