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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.27, 1,059.33 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.27, 1,059.33 and 528.40 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.27 : 1,059.33 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.27/1,059.33 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.27x = 1,059.33 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.27x = 559,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,749.97/767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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