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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,052.76 and 526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,052.76 and 526.76 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,052.76 = 526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,052.76 = 526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,052.76 × 526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 554,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,552.52/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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