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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,068.47 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,068.47 and 526.04 is: 725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,068.47 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,068.47 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,068.47 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 562,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,057.96/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.99

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