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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.39, 1,048.61 and 523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.39, 1,048.61 and 523.96 is: 722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.39 : 1,048.61 = 523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.39/1,048.61 = 523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.39x = 1,048.61 × 523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.39x = 549,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,428.38/760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.56

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