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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,056.38 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,056.38 and 532.53 is: 735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,056.38 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,056.38 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,056.38 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 562,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,551.38/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.10

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