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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,137.76 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,137.76 and 528.28 is: 790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,137.76 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,137.76 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,137.76 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 601,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,055.85/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.99

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