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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,126.88 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,126.88 and 520.22 is: 779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,126.88 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,126.88 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,126.88 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 586,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,225.51/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.16

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