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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.05, 1,068.23 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.05, 1,068.23 and 526.25 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.05 : 1,068.23 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.05/1,068.23 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.05x = 1,068.23 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.05x = 562,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,148.07/775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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