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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,139.94 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,139.94 and 528.19 is: 792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,139.94 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,139.94 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,139.94 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 602,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,102.06/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.26

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