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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,130.36 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,130.36 and 522.86 is: 784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,130.36 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,130.36 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,130.36 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 591,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,011.76/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.14

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