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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,053.27 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,053.27 and 530.28 is: 732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,053.27 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,053.27 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,053.27 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 558,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,528.02/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.00

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