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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,128.11 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,128.11 and 521.52 is: 781.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,128.11 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,128.11 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,128.11 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 588,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,329.32/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.02

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