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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.09, 1,137.56 and 527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.09, 1,137.56 and 527.63 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.09 : 1,137.56 = 527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.09/1,137.56 = 527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.09x = 1,137.56 × 527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.09x = 600,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,205.10/759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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