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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,052.13 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,052.13 and 526.84 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,052.13 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,052.13 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,052.13 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 554,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,304.17/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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