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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,135.20 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,135.20 and 526.40 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,135.20 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,135.20 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,135.20 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 597,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,569.28/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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