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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,134.28 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,134.28 and 525.34 is: 786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,134.28 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,134.28 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,134.28 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 595,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,882.66/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.74

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