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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,042.68 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,042.68 and 523.12 is: 721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,042.68 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,042.68 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,042.68 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 545,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,446.76/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.11

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