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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,128.55 and 521.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,128.55 and 521.83 is: 781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,128.55 = 521.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,128.55 = 521.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,128.55 × 521.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 588,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,911.25/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.46

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