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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,134.81 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,134.81 and 526.37 is: 788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,134.81 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,134.81 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,134.81 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 597,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,324.27/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.28

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