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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,050.60 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,050.60 and 525.59 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,050.60 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,050.60 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,050.60 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 552,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,184.85/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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