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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.18, 1,055.16 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.18, 1,055.16 and 529.44 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.18 : 1,055.16 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.18/1,055.16 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.18x = 1,055.16 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.18x = 558,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,643.91/765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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