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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.97, 1,117.63 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.97, 1,117.63 and 526.02 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.97 : 1,117.63 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.97/1,117.63 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.97x = 1,117.63 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.97x = 587,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,899.81/744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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