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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 763.61 and 528.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 763.61 and 528.73 is: 729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 763.61 = 528.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/763.61 = 528.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 763.61 × 528.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 403,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,742.93/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.26

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