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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,041.93 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,041.93 and 522.54 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,041.93 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,041.93 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,041.93 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 544,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,450.10/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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