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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.33, 2,639.34 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.33, 2,639.34 and 526.71 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.33 : 2,639.34 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.33/2,639.34 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.33x = 2,639.34 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.33x = 1,390,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,176.67/1,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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