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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,042.14 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,042.14 and 522.52 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,042.14 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,042.14 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,042.14 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 544,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,538.99/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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