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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.66, 1,049.99 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.66, 1,049.99 and 525.83 is: 725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.66 : 1,049.99 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.66/1,049.99 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.66x = 1,049.99 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.66x = 552,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,110.99/760.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.84

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