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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,051.04 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,051.04 and 528.64 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,051.04 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,051.04 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,051.04 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 555,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,621.79/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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