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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,127.06 and 520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,127.06 and 520.83 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,127.06 = 520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,127.06 = 520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,127.06 × 520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 587,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,004.06/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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