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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,056.37 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,056.37 and 529.03 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,056.37 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,056.37 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,056.37 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 558,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,847.46/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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