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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,040.46 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,040.46 and 521.28 is: 718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,040.46 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,040.46 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,040.46 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 542,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,370.99/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.79

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