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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.62, 1,040.47 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.62, 1,040.47 and 517.96 is: 715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.62 : 1,040.47 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.62/1,040.47 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.62x = 1,040.47 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.62x = 538,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,921.84/753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.11

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