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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,129.92 and 510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,129.92 and 510.52 is: 764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,129.92 = 510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,129.92 = 510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,129.92 × 510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 576,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,846.76/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.81

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