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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,044.56 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,044.56 and 520.92 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,044.56 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,044.56 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,044.56 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 544,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,132.20/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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