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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,040.40 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,040.40 and 517.90 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,040.40 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,040.40 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,040.40 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 538,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,823.16/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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