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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.97, 1,958.96 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.97, 1,958.96 and 526.33 is: 789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.97 : 1,958.96 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.97/1,958.96 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.97x = 1,958.96 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.97x = 1,031,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,046.99/1,305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.49

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