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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,129.46 and 523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,129.46 and 523.09 is: 785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,129.46 = 523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,129.46 = 523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,129.46 × 523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 590,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,809.23/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.03

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