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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.57, 1,133.26 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.57, 1,133.26 and 525.90 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.57 : 1,133.26 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.57/1,133.26 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.57x = 1,133.26 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.57x = 595,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,981.43/756.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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