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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,051.95 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,051.95 and 526.71 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,051.95 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,051.95 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,051.95 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 554,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,072.58/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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