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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,130.68 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,130.68 and 524.66 is: 785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,130.68 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,130.68 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,130.68 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 593,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,221.26/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.19

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