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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,044.02 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,044.02 and 523.07 is: 722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,044.02 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,044.02 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,044.02 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 546,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,095.54/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.01

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