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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,067.60 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,067.60 and 526.02 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,067.60 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,067.60 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,067.60 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 561,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,578.95/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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