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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.51, 1,057.38 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.51, 1,057.38 and 530.68 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.51 : 1,057.38 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.51/1,057.38 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.51x = 1,057.38 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.51x = 561,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,125.13/766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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