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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,044.95 and 520.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,044.95 and 520.77 is: 718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,044.95 = 520.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,044.95 = 520.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,044.95 × 520.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 544,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,176.01/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.84

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