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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,054.78 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,054.78 and 529.53 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,054.78 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,054.78 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,054.78 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 558,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,537.65/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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