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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,049.31 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,049.31 and 527.82 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,049.31 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,049.31 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,049.31 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 553,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,846.80/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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