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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,055.96 and 528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,055.96 and 528.87 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,055.96 = 528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,055.96 = 528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,055.96 × 528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 558,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,468.12/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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