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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.60, 1,052.76 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.60, 1,052.76 and 530.32 is: 731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.60 : 1,052.76 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.60/1,052.76 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.60x = 1,052.76 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.60x = 558,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,299.68/763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.14

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