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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,054.48 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,054.48 and 528.08 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,054.48 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,054.48 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,054.48 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 556,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,849.80/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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