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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,038.54 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,038.54 and 520.12 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,038.54 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,038.54 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,038.54 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 540,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,165.42/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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