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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,047.53 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,047.53 and 526.91 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,047.53 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,047.53 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,047.53 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 551,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,950.11/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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