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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,133.72 and 525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,133.72 and 525.28 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,133.72 = 525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,133.72 = 525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,133.72 × 525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 595,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,520.44/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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