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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.76, 1,041.57 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.76, 1,041.57 and 519.72 is: 716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.76 : 1,041.57 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.76/1,041.57 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.76x = 1,041.57 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.76x = 541,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,324.76/755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.27

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