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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.21, 1,055.42 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.21, 1,055.42 and 528.50 is: 729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.21 : 1,055.42 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.21/1,055.42 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.21x = 1,055.42 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.21x = 557,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,781.55/764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.88

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