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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,053.80 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,053.80 and 530.64 is: 732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,053.80 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,053.80 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,053.80 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 559,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,188.43/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.00

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