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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,055.23 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,055.23 and 528.56 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,055.23 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,055.23 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,055.23 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 557,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,749.73/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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