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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,127.12 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,127.12 and 531.84 is: 797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,127.12 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,127.12 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,127.12 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 599,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,447.50/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.24

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