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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,130.16 and 523.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,130.16 and 523.57 is: 784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,130.16 = 523.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,130.16 = 523.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,130.16 × 523.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 591,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,715.05/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.54

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