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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.24, 1,056.16 and 530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.24, 1,056.16 and 530.53 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.24 : 1,056.16 = 530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.24/1,056.16 = 530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.24x = 1,056.16 × 530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.24x = 560,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,324.56/766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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