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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,042.77 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,042.77 and 522.64 is: 720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,042.77 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,042.77 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,042.77 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 544,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,993.31/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.97

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