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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,135.60 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,135.60 and 527.52 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,135.60 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,135.60 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,135.60 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 599,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,051.71/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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