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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,137.18 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,137.18 and 527.13 is: 789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,137.18 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,137.18 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,137.18 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 599,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,441.69/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.50

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