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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.77, 1,054.98 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.77, 1,054.98 and 528.96 is: 729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.77 : 1,054.98 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.77/1,054.98 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.77x = 1,054.98 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.77x = 558,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,040.25/764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.69

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