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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,137.78 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,137.78 and 527.69 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,137.78 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,137.78 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,137.78 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 600,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,397.97/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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