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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.27, 1,057.95 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.27, 1,057.95 and 527.40 is: 728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.27 : 1,057.95 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.27/1,057.95 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.27x = 1,057.95 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.27x = 557,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,960.60/766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.15

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