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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,138.24 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,138.24 and 528 is: 791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,138.24 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,138.24 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,138.24 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 600,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,990.72/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.11

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