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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.33, 1,054.16 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.33, 1,054.16 and 528.36 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.33 : 1,054.16 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.33/1,054.16 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.33x = 1,054.16 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.33x = 556,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,973.34/764.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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