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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,049.95 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,049.95 and 528.66 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,049.95 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,049.95 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,049.95 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 555,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,058.67/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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