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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,046.72 and 522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,046.72 and 522.73 is: 720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,046.72 = 522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,046.72 = 522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,046.72 × 522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 547,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,154.56/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.68

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