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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.83, 1,129.88 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.83, 1,129.88 and 507.18 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.83 : 1,129.88 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.83/1,129.88 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.83x = 1,129.88 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.83x = 573,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,050.00/753.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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