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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.86, 1,128.98 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.86, 1,128.98 and 522.14 is: 781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.86 : 1,128.98 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.86/1,128.98 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.86x = 1,128.98 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.86x = 589,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,485.62/753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.96

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