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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,053.41 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,053.41 and 528.53 is: 728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,053.41 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,053.41 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,053.41 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 556,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,750.88/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.51

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