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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.25, 1,127.93 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.25, 1,127.93 and 491.94 is: 737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.25 : 1,127.93 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.25/1,127.93 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.25x = 1,127.93 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.25x = 554,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,871.42/752.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.61

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