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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,128.77 and 522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,128.77 and 522.63 is: 783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,128.77 = 522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,128.77 = 522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,128.77 × 522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 589,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,929.07/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.14

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