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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,128.14 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,128.14 and 534.90 is: 801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,128.14 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,128.14 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,128.14 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 603,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,442.09/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.13

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