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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,129.26 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,129.26 and 505.64 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,129.26 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,129.26 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,129.26 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 570,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,999.03/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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