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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.41, 1,135.78 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.41, 1,135.78 and 526.34 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.41 : 1,135.78 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.41/1,135.78 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.41x = 1,135.78 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.41x = 597,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,806.45/758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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