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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,070.26 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,070.26 and 526.84 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,070.26 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,070.26 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,070.26 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 563,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,862.65/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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