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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,135.11 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,135.11 and 526.26 is: 788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,135.11 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,135.11 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,135.11 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 597,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,362.99/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.01

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