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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,130.76 and 537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,130.76 and 537.21 is: 806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,130.76 = 537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,130.76 = 537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,130.76 × 537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 607,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,455.58/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.20

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