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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,125.09 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,125.09 and 520.44 is: 779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,125.09 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,125.09 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,125.09 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 585,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,541.84/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.29

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