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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.80, 1,127.70 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.80, 1,127.70 and 521.40 is: 782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.80 : 1,127.70 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.80/1,127.70 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.80x = 1,127.70 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.80x = 587,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,982.78/751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.10

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