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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,044.06 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,044.06 and 520.35 is: 718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,044.06 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,044.06 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,044.06 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 543,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,276.62/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.36

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