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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,130.14 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,130.14 and 522.24 is: 783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,130.14 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,130.14 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,130.14 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 590,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,204.31/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.62

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