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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,053.92 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,053.92 and 527.92 is: 727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,053.92 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,053.92 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,053.92 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 556,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,385.45/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.87

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