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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.23, 1,068.48 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.23, 1,068.48 and 526.05 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.23 : 1,068.48 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.23/1,068.48 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.23x = 1,068.48 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.23x = 562,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,073.90/774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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