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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.82, 1,048.77 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.82, 1,048.77 and 524.11 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.82 : 1,048.77 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.82/1,048.77 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.82x = 1,048.77 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.82x = 549,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,670.84/759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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