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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,040.13 and 517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,040.13 and 517.71 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,040.13 = 517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,040.13 = 517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,040.13 × 517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 538,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,485.70/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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