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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,047.93 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,047.93 and 526.82 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,047.93 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,047.93 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,047.93 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 552,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,070.48/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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