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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 762.06 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 762.06 and 526.02 is: 726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 762.06 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/762.06 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 762.06 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 400,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,858.80/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.04

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