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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,129.50 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,129.50 and 522.51 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,129.50 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,129.50 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,129.50 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 590,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,175.05/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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