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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.35, 1,070.85 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.35, 1,070.85 and 526.23 is: 726.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.35 : 1,070.85 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.35/1,070.85 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.35x = 1,070.85 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.35x = 563,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,513.40/775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.79

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