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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,144.74 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,144.74 and 526.14 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,144.74 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,144.74 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,144.74 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 602,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,293.50/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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