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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,032.15 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,032.15 and 526.78 is: 727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,032.15 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,032.15 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,032.15 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 543,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,715.98/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.11

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