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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,041.38 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,041.38 and 519.66 is: 716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,041.38 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,041.38 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,041.38 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 541,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,163.53/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.17

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