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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,041.84 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,041.84 and 522.48 is: 720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,041.84 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,041.84 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,041.84 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 544,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,340.56/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.94

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