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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,135.71 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,135.71 and 526.44 is: 788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,135.71 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,135.71 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,135.71 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 597,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,883.17/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.01

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