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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,048.91 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,048.91 and 527.91 is: 727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,048.91 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,048.91 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,048.91 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 553,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,730.08/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.45

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