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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,070.76 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,070.76 and 526.68 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,070.76 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,070.76 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,070.76 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 563,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,947.88/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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