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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,133.08 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,133.08 and 525.48 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,133.08 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,133.08 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,133.08 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 595,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,410.88/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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