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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,050 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,050 and 528.32 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,050 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,050 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,050 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 554,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,736/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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