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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.10, 1,045.24 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.10, 1,045.24 and 522.38 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.10 : 1,045.24 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.10/1,045.24 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.10x = 1,045.24 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.10x = 546,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,012.47/757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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