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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,126.86 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,126.86 and 507.52 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,126.86 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,126.86 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,126.86 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 571,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,903.99/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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