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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.36, 2,639.04 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.36, 2,639.04 and 526.77 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.36 : 2,639.04 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.36/2,639.04 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.36x = 2,639.04 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.36x = 1,390,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,164.47/1,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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