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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,128.51 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,128.51 and 509.40 is: 763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,128.51 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,128.51 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,128.51 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 574,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,862.99/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.58

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