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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,055.13 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,055.13 and 528.56 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,055.13 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,055.13 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,055.13 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 557,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,696.21/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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