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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,040.49 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,040.49 and 521.52 is: 718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,040.49 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,040.49 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,040.49 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 542,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,636.34/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.91

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