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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.42, 1,124.31 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.42, 1,124.31 and 520.76 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.42 : 1,124.31 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.42/1,124.31 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.42x = 1,124.31 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.42x = 585,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,500.44/751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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