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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,132.59 and 525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,132.59 and 525.38 is: 786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,132.59 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,132.59 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,132.59 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 595,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,040.13/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.82

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