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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,048.90 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,048.90 and 524.88 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,048.90 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,048.90 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,048.90 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 550,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,546.63/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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