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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,127.04 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,127.04 and 520.66 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,127.04 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,127.04 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,127.04 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 586,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,804.65/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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