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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,042.47 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,042.47 and 520.38 is: 718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,042.47 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,042.47 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,042.47 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 542,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,480.54/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.42

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