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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.70, 1,135.05 and 521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.70, 1,135.05 and 521.80 is: 782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.70 : 1,135.05 = 521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.70/1,135.05 = 521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.70x = 1,135.05 × 521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.70x = 592,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,269.09/756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.70

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