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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,041.36 and 521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,041.36 and 521.96 is: 720.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,041.36 = 521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,041.36 = 521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,041.36 × 521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 543,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,548.27/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.73

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