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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,126.18 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,126.18 and 537.45 is: 804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,126.18 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,126.18 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,126.18 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 605,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,270.34/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.37

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