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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,132.10 and 523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,132.10 and 523.58 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,132.10 = 523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,132.10 = 523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,132.10 × 523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 592,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,736.64/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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