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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,128.20 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,128.20 and 521.11 is: 780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,128.20 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,128.20 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,128.20 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 587,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,910.88/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.48

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