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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.94, 1,048.57 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.94, 1,048.57 and 527.66 is: 727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.94 : 1,048.57 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.94/1,048.57 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.94x = 1,048.57 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.94x = 553,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,281.88/760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.11

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