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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,046.22 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,046.22 and 525.56 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,046.22 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,046.22 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,046.22 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 549,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,851.38/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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