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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.57, 1,126.37 and 520.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.57, 1,126.37 and 520.09 is: 779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.57 : 1,126.37 = 520.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.57/1,126.37 = 520.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.57x = 1,126.37 × 520.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.57x = 585,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,805.54/751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.45

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