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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,057.83 and 530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,057.83 and 530.81 is: 731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,057.83 = 530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,057.83 = 530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,057.83 × 530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 561,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,501.45/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.81

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