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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.76, 907.26 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.76, 907.26 and 526.72 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.76 : 907.26 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.76/907.26 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.76x = 907.26 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.76x = 477,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,871.99/657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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