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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048 and 527.04 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,048 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,048 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,048 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 552,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,337.92/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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