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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.49, 1,068.73 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.49, 1,068.73 and 526.82 is: 726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.49 : 1,068.73 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.49/1,068.73 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.49x = 1,068.73 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.49x = 563,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,021.68/775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.03

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