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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,039.62 and 517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,039.62 and 517.33 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,039.62 = 517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,039.62 = 517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,039.62 × 517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 537,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,818.83/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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