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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,139.13 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,139.13 and 528.06 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,139.13 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,139.13 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,139.13 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 601,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,528.99/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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