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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,126.99 and 559.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,126.99 and 559.45 is: 838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,126.99 = 559.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,126.99 = 559.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,126.99 × 559.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 630,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,494.56/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.37

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