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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,051.17 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,051.17 and 526.43 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,051.17 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,051.17 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,051.17 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 553,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,367.42/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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