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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,134.21 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,134.21 and 525.44 is: 786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,134.21 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,134.21 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,134.21 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 595,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,959.30/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.51

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