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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,050.47 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,050.47 and 526.36 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,050.47 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,050.47 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,050.47 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 552,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,920.14/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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