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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,133.28 and 523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,133.28 and 523.10 is: 785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,133.28 = 523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,133.28 = 523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,133.28 × 523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 592,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,818.77/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.18

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