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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,129.06 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,129.06 and 520.47 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,129.06 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,129.06 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,129.06 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 587,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,636.21/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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