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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,068.48 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,068.48 and 525.90 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,068.48 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,068.48 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,068.48 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 561,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,913.63/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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