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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,048.32 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,048.32 and 527.28 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,048.32 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,048.32 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,048.32 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 552,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,758.17/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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