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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,134.60 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,134.60 and 551.92 is: 826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,134.60 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,134.60 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,134.60 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 626,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,208.43/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.31

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