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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,126.30 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,126.30 and 520.32 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,126.30 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,126.30 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,126.30 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 586,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,036.42/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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