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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.43, 1,043.44 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.43, 1,043.44 and 520.35 is: 717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.43 : 1,043.44 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.43/1,043.44 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.43x = 1,043.44 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.43x = 542,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,954.00/756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.78

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