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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,051.44 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,051.44 and 526.43 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,051.44 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,051.44 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,051.44 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 553,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,509.56/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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