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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,055.31 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,055.31 and 529.18 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,055.31 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,055.31 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,055.31 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 558,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,443.67/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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