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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,047.24 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,047.24 and 526.32 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,047.24 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,047.24 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,047.24 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 551,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,183.36/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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