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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,128.90 and 536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,128.90 and 536.60 is: 805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,128.90 = 536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,128.90 = 536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,128.90 × 536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 605,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,767.74/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.67

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