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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.65, 1,051.71 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.65, 1,051.71 and 526.22 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.65 : 1,051.71 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.65/1,051.71 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.65x = 1,051.71 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.65x = 553,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,425.58/762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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