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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,132.38 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,132.38 and 522.18 is: 781.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,132.38 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,132.38 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,132.38 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 591,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,306.19/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.87

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