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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.16, 1,050.84 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.16, 1,050.84 and 528.60 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.16 : 1,050.84 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.16/1,050.84 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.16x = 1,050.84 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.16x = 555,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,474.02/761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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