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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,035.48 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,035.48 and 517.24 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,035.48 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,035.48 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,035.48 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 535,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,591.68/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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