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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.73, 1,086.33 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.73, 1,086.33 and 526.59 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.73 : 1,086.33 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.73/1,086.33 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.73x = 1,086.33 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.73x = 572,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,050.51/724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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