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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.41, 1,133.92 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.41, 1,133.92 and 525.40 is: 787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.41 : 1,133.92 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.41/1,133.92 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.41x = 1,133.92 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.41x = 595,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,767.25/756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.63

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