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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,129.28 and 509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,129.28 and 509.94 is: 764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,129.28 = 509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,129.28 = 509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,129.28 × 509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 575,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,865.04/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.44

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