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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,053.12 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,053.12 and 529.80 is: 731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,053.12 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,053.12 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,053.12 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 557,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,942.98/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.17

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