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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.33, 1,056.65 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.33, 1,056.65 and 526.46 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.33 : 1,056.65 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.33/1,056.65 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.33x = 1,056.65 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.33x = 556,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,283.96/765.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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