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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,126.04 and 520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,126.04 and 520.24 is: 779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,126.04 = 520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,126.04 = 520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,126.04 × 520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 585,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,811.05/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.75

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