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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.75, 1,054.96 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.75, 1,054.96 and 528.93 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.75 : 1,054.96 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.75/1,054.96 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.75x = 1,054.96 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.75x = 557,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,999.99/764.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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