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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.53, 1,129.30 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.53, 1,129.30 and 452.24 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.53 : 1,129.30 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.53/1,129.30 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.53x = 1,129.30 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.53x = 510,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,709.12/752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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