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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,057.38 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,057.38 and 533.48 is: 737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,057.38 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,057.38 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,057.38 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 564,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,091.08/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.07

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