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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.49, 1,057.61 and 530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.49, 1,057.61 and 530.07 is: 731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.49 : 1,057.61 = 530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.49/1,057.61 = 530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.49x = 1,057.61 × 530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.49x = 560,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,607.66/766.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.40

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