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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,134.26 and 552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,134.26 and 552.19 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,134.26 = 552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,134.26 = 552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,134.26 × 552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 626,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,318.60/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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