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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,048.53 and 523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,048.53 and 523.36 is: 722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,048.53 = 523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,048.53 = 523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,048.53 × 523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 548,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,758.66/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.16

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