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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,128.51 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,128.51 and 535.71 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,128.51 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,128.51 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,128.51 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 604,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,554.09/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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