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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,134.63 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,134.63 and 552.48 is: 827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,134.63 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,134.63 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,134.63 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 626,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,860.38/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.64

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