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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.59, 1,136.81 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.59, 1,136.81 and 527.13 is: 789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.59 : 1,136.81 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.59/1,136.81 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.59x = 1,136.81 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.59x = 599,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,247.97/758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.95

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