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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,055.75 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,055.75 and 528.81 is: 729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,055.75 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,055.75 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,055.75 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 558,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,288.51/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.86

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