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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.35, 1,130.18 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.35, 1,130.18 and 524.68 is: 785.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.35 : 1,130.18 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.35/1,130.18 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.35x = 1,130.18 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.35x = 592,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,977.39/755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.04

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