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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 1,076.70 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 1,076.70 and 526.68 is: 790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 1,076.70 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/1,076.70 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 1,076.70 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 567,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,076.36/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.11

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