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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,126.70 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,126.70 and 520.11 is: 778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,126.70 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,126.70 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,126.70 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 586,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,005.34/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.98

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