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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,052.02 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,052.02 and 526.32 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,052.02 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,052.02 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,052.02 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 553,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,699.82/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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