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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,133.30 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,133.30 and 526.41 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,133.30 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,133.30 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,133.30 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 596,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,580.45/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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