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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.80, 1,127.82 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.80, 1,127.82 and 562.28 is: 841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.80 : 1,127.82 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.80/1,127.82 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.80x = 1,127.82 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.80x = 634,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,150.63/753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.27

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