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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,126.58 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,126.58 and 534.38 is: 800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,126.58 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,126.58 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,126.58 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 602,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,013.52/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.70

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