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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,043.14 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,043.14 and 522.34 is: 721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,043.14 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,043.14 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,043.14 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 544,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,873.75/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.09

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