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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,040.13 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,040.13 and 521.46 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,040.13 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,040.13 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,040.13 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 542,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,386.19/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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