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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,083.78 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,083.78 and 526.91 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,083.78 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,083.78 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,083.78 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 571,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,049.10/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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