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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,125.94 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,125.94 and 520.74 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,125.94 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,125.94 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,125.94 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 586,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,322.00/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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