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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,056.97 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,056.97 and 529.59 is: 731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,056.97 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,056.97 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,056.97 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 559,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,760.91/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.07

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