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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,049.94 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,049.94 and 528.84 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,049.94 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,049.94 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,049.94 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 555,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,250.27/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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