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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.83, 1,137.61 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.83, 1,137.61 and 527.03 is: 790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.83 : 1,137.61 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.83/1,137.61 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.83x = 1,137.61 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.83x = 599,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,556.12/758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.11

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