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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,132.68 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,132.68 and 523.32 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,132.68 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,132.68 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,132.68 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 592,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,754.10/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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