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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,127.16 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,127.16 and 521.52 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,127.16 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,127.16 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,127.16 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 587,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,836.48/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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