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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.11, 1,051.17 and 526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.11, 1,051.17 and 526.15 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.11 : 1,051.17 = 526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.11/1,051.17 = 526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.11x = 1,051.17 × 526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.11x = 553,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,073.10/762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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