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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.65, 1,132.25 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.65, 1,132.25 and 534.92 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.65 : 1,132.25 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.65/1,132.25 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.65x = 1,132.25 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.65x = 605,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,654.83/754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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