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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.86, 1,069.65 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.86, 1,069.65 and 526.38 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.86 : 1,069.65 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.86/1,069.65 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.86x = 1,069.65 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.86x = 563,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,042.37/774.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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