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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,124.82 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,124.82 and 535.14 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,124.82 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,124.82 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,124.82 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 601,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,936.17/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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