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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 764.10 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 764.10 and 529 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 764.10 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/764.10 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 764.10 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 404,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,208.90/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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