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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,125.42 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,125.42 and 507.52 is: 760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,125.42 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,125.42 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,125.42 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 571,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,173.16/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.31

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