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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,118.04 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,118.04 and 750.56 is: 1,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,118.04 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,118.04 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,118.04 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 839,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,150.51/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.78

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