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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,127.54 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,127.54 and 521.16 is: 780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,127.54 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,127.54 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,127.54 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 587,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,625.82/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.47

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