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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,131.43 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,131.43 and 525.16 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,131.43 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,131.43 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,131.43 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 594,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,180.47/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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