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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.01, 1,052.82 and 527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.01, 1,052.82 and 527.43 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.01 : 1,052.82 = 527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.01/1,052.82 = 527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.01x = 1,052.82 × 527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.01x = 555,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,288.85/763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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