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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.90, 1,131.68 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.90, 1,131.68 and 524.24 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.90 : 1,131.68 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.90/1,131.68 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.90x = 1,131.68 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.90x = 593,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,271.92/755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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