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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.57, 1,135.17 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.57, 1,135.17 and 526.91 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.57 : 1,135.17 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.57/1,135.17 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.57x = 1,135.17 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.57x = 598,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,132.42/757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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