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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,053.68 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,053.68 and 527.96 is: 728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,053.68 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,053.68 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,053.68 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 556,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,300.89/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.22

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