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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.47, 1,055.33 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.47, 1,055.33 and 528.49 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.47 : 1,055.33 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.47/1,055.33 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.47x = 1,055.33 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.47x = 557,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,732.01/764.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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