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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,135.73 and 524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,135.73 and 524.73 is: 787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,135.73 = 524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,135.73 = 524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,135.73 × 524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 595,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,948.98/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.62

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