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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,126.98 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,126.98 and 504.92 is: 756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,126.98 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,126.98 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,126.98 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 569,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,034.74/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.51

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