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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,126.56 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,126.56 and 535.12 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,126.56 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,126.56 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,126.56 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 602,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,844.79/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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