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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,046.93 and 525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,046.93 and 525.09 is: 724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,046.93 = 525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,046.93 = 525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,046.93 × 525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 549,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,732.47/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.89

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