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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.71, 2,639.84 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.71, 2,639.84 and 526.98 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.71 : 2,639.84 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.71/2,639.84 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.71x = 2,639.84 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.71x = 1,391,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,140.25/1,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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