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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,043.07 and 519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,043.07 and 519.82 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,043.07 = 519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,043.07 = 519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,043.07 × 519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 542,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,208.65/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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