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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,052.75 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,052.75 and 526.97 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,052.75 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,052.75 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,052.75 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 554,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,759.77/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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