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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,040.64 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,040.64 and 518.09 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,040.64 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,040.64 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,040.64 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 539,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,139.97/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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