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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,126.32 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,126.32 and 561.28 is: 839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,126.32 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,126.32 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,126.32 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 632,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,180.89/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.77

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