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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.79, 1,128.02 and 522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.79, 1,128.02 and 522.13 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.79 : 1,128.02 = 522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.79/1,128.02 = 522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.79x = 1,128.02 × 522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.79x = 588,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,973.08/752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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