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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,053.93 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,053.93 and 528.15 is: 728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,053.93 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,053.93 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,053.93 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 556,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,633.13/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.47

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