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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,048.26 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,048.26 and 526.84 is: 726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.12 : 1,048.26 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.12/1,048.26 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.12x = 1,048.26 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.12x = 552,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,265.30/760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.55

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