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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.13, 1,070.56 and 526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.13, 1,070.56 and 526.03 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.13 : 1,070.56 = 526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.13/1,070.56 = 526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.13x = 1,070.56 × 526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.13x = 563,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,144.66/775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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