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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,044.12 and 523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,044.12 and 523.96 is: 723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,044.12 = 523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,044.12 = 523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,044.12 × 523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 547,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,077.12/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.49

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