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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,129.23 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,129.23 and 522.27 is: 782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,129.23 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,129.23 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,129.23 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 589,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,762.95/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.13

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