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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,127.82 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,127.82 and 535.70 is: 803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,127.82 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,127.82 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,127.82 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 604,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,173.17/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.17

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