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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.65, 1,054.64 and 529.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.65, 1,054.64 and 529.00 is: 729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.65 : 1,054.64 = 529.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.65/1,054.64 = 529.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.65x = 1,054.64 × 529.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.65x = 557,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,903.25/764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.62

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