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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,052.82 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,052.82 and 526.89 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,052.82 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,052.82 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,052.82 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 554,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,720.33/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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