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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,043.46 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,043.46 and 519.96 is: 716.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,043.46 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,043.46 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,043.46 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 542,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,557.46/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.87

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