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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,057.50 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,057.50 and 530.52 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,057.50 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,057.50 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,057.50 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 561,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,024.90/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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